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I'm VERY active on Instagram and so are you too, on the daily I'm getting anywhere from 20 to 40 DMs with questions about the locations that I'm sharing or the activities I'm taking place in or just questions on life in Paris. I love it! We are really having authentic exchanges and sharing Paris in a way that's not all about the hype, but also keeping the charm and magic of the city alive. As you can imagine it's so much fun, but also because I want to reply to you all and keep provi[...]

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BOUILLON PIGALLE: 22 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris

March 11, 2018

Cheerful cheap food is a rarity in Paris. But word on the street is that the new Bouillon Pigalle is bringing back the original "normal" folks eatery type. Simple traditional food like snails (escargot), onion soup, sausage... Decent food at prices, and on this day they had a 9,80 euros Pistachio sausage meal as the star dish. Needless to say, the line was looonnnnggg...as you can see from this photo. But it does move along quickly and there are around 300 seats - with a second floor![...]

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Join our Christmas meet-up in Paris!

December 14, 2017

Come celebrate Christmas with us in Paris at this months coffee meet -up for drinks (instead of coffee). A good time to switch up to the bubbly, ain't it! We'll be in a central location that I love to gather with groups - after work. And excited to see you all come on out to chat and have a champagne/drink. Same wholesome concept - the meet up is a place to connect and share stories on how to live your best Parisian life. Also, a place to come out and see me, Yanique, the voice behind t[...]

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OCTOBER COFFEE MEET AT GRANDE FANTAISIE CANAL BOAT

October 22, 2017

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Our monthly coffee meet up for October will be on the 28th on the Canal Boat - Grande Fantasie - 2pm It's a super cool spot in a part of Paris I want to share with you guys. It's funky and charming and perfect place to make new friends, reconnect with old ones. Remember the meet up is about good vibes only and creatives going together for the love of Paris. It's a safe place to ask questions, share experiences and connect. Hope to see you all soon - Foodie and local explorers, young old[...]

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RUE MYRHA! (Alternative) Things to do in Paris City Guide

February 9, 2017

La Goutte D' or is the best neighborhood in Paris you've probably never heard of, or if you have it was probably sprinkled with misinformation. As we aim to show you lots of alternative Paris, Rue Myrha has been on the up and coming cool places to wander around shop for imported food, fruits, vegetables and fabric. There's much talk of no-go zones in Paris or when asked where's the bad part of Paris most people refer to the north near or in La Goutte D'or. But if history has served us well we k[...]

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24 Hours in Paris: The best local and touristy things to do

January 29, 2017

One of the many requests I get over and over again is ?what are your must see places in Paris?? I?ve figured an itinerary that will bring you pretty close to a stunning first taste of the city of lights. Mixing local favorites and some of the touristy spots. Pack some comfy ( but stylish) flat shoes and come along with me loves! Over the christmas holiday we stayed put in Paris, and I was itching to make the most of it - so I planned a staycation. I got a Paris?city pass ticket from Turbo[...]